Skirt-gage.



PATENTED MAY 29, 1906.

INVENTOR,

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A TTORZVE VS UNITED STATES PATENT oEEroE.

MARY CONNOR. OF DENVER, COLORADO.

SKIRT-GAGE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

I atenteoi May 29, 1906.

Application filed March 2, 1906. Serial No. 303.865.

floor, so that the same can be properly 1 trimmed or cut off.

' pending finger 6, whic A still further object is to provide a device of this character which is very simple in construction, which can readil be adjusted to a desired height, and which lias simple means for holding a crayon for-marking purposes.

With the above and other objects in view the invention consists of a graduated stem supported on a suitable base, and slidably mounted on this stem is a clip of novel form having means integral therewith for embracing and holding a crayon.

The invention also consists of certain other novel features of construction and combinations of parts, which will be hereinafter more fully described, and pointed out in the claims.

The accompanying drawing, which-shows the preferred form. of the invention, is a perspective view of the device and showing by dotted lines a crayon in position therein.

Referring to the drawing by numerals of reference, 1 is a base, preferably formed of a metal block, and extending from the center of the base is a stem 2, which is graduated throughout its length to indicate inches and fractions thereof. A slide is mounted on the .stem and consists of parallel arms 3, which are connected at one end by an intermediate portion 4. Alining apertures 5 are formed in the arms through them. The u per arm 3 has a deis adapted to bear against the stem and hold the slide in any position thereon to which it may be adjusted. The lower arm 3 terminates in an upstanding extension 7, which overlaps the finger 6 and terminates in a resilient hock 8, so shaped as to embrace and bind upon the crayon 9. The entire slide, with the hook and holdingfinger, is formed in a single strip of spring 3, and the stem 2 projects metal, and as there are no screws or separate parts used for the purpose of fastening the slide in adjusted position there is no danger of the device becoming unserviceable because-of the loss of any of its parts.

In using the gage the slide is moved along the stem until the desired distance is marked oif. The gage is then placed with its base upon the floor, and after a cral i on has been inserted into the clasping-hoo 8 it is slid around the skirt with the crayon in contact with it. The skirt will thus be marked at a desired distance from the floor, and the op- 'eration of cutting and finishing the edge of the skirt is thus greatly facilitated.

If desired, the stem 2 can be provided with a head 10 at its upper end to prevent the accidental removal of the slide therefrom; but this head can of course be dispensed with.

What is claimed is- 1. In a gage the combination with a gradu ated stem and a base for holding the stem, of a slide mounted on the stem, a finger integral therewith for clasping the stem, and-an expansible crayon-holder upon the slide.

2. In a gage the combination of a base and an upstanding graduated stern thereon; of a slide formed of a single strip of spring metal comprising connected parallel apertured arms surrounding the stem, a clasping-finger integral with one of the arms and bearing upon the stem to hold the slide in adjusted position, and a resilient crayon-holder integral with the other arm.

3. A skirt-gage comprising a base, a graduated stem supported thereby, and a slide mounted upon the stem formed in a single strip of spring metal, said slide comprising parallel apertured connected arms, a clasping-finger depending from one of the arms and bearing on the stem, an upstanding extension on the other arm, and resilient crayon-clasp at the end of the extension.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own' I have hereto afiiXed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

MARY CONNOR. 

